We have reached the end of day 2 and this outstanding conference shimmers to a significantly successful conclusion.

As the 600+ delegates begin to evaluate the impact that the last two days will have on their future teaching practice, it seems likely their students will feel more valued, recognised, praised and supported in all aspects of school life.

According to Professor Andy Hargreaves, who opened day 2 with a truly rousing keynote, these are the 4 main things teachers and students need to feel uplifted.

Providing the ‘quote of the day’, Andy also fetched a plentiful supply of humour, inspiration and a wonderful passion for Uplifting Leadership to the stage:

“We uplift the people we serve by uplifting the people who serve them.”

Professor Barry Hymer was also on hand to offer words of wisdom about Growth Mindset later in the morning: